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75 Hard Summer Participants?
Anyone currently doing 75 Hard? I am on Day 34. For diet I’m using MFP to manage total calories, no sweets/desserts, no fast food/junk food, no alcohol and calorie limit of course. Just started a 3rd book, drinking my gallon of water a day and headed for my outdoor workout now. It’s been tough, but very rewarding!
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2.2 lbs from Onederland
I will NOT be derailed by no Easter Bunny!
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How often do you weigh yourself?
I've been weighing myself daily now for over a year. Weight loss continues, but it has slowed enough that on a daily basis I see definite up/down fluctuations. Depending on water retention, how late I ate my dinner, or even bluntly when I last went to the bathroom! Couple be a couple of tenths of a lb. or it could be a…
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One Year Logging Streak Anniversary
365 straight days today! When I began I remember thinking, this next year is going to go by whether I do this or not. And I did it. It hasn't been a straight line, but it has added up to progress. Or should I say, SUBTRACTED! It's been a great year. And I'm ready for the next one.
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Less than 10 lbs to One-derland!!!
I'm almost there.
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Unusual NSV's
Here's mine. I have yoga pants that have some "pilling" on the outer thighs. That's because when I first started using my recumbent bike, my butt was big enough that my outer thighs rubbed against the hand grips. Last night I was on my bike, and I noticed that not only didn't my outer thighs go out that far anymore, but I…
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YouTube Workouts
I decided to try something different tonight. I recently purchased a resistance band. So I searched YouTube. Tons of free training and great videos. I hooked up my Kindle to the TV and did a 30 minute workout. It was great. If there are other good ones you'd recommend, I'd love to hear about them!…
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Brussel sprout salad with quinoa and cranberries
Found on Pinterest and made it tonight for dinner. I changed it from 4 servings as a main dish, to 8 servings as a side dish. Qualifies as "vegan" but I served it with chicken. Yum. http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/brussels-sprouts-cranberry-quinoa-salad-recipe/
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Progress is usually not a STRAIGHT line!
In the last 13 months I have lost 75 lbs. In the first 6 months, it was fairly satraightforward with tons of success. In the last 7 it has been some ups and downs. But ultimately, still success in the long run. I wanted to show you all that progress is not always a straight line and not to get discouraged if you have…
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Delicious Treat: Dole Dippers
I LOVE these. The strawberries are dipped in dark chocolate, and are 60 calories. The pineapple tidbits are 80 cal. It's a perfect sweet treat and super yummy!
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NSV smaller pants!
i'm walking around at work today, and my baggy pants are practically falling off. So, when I got in the car to head to another location (I am a district manager) I stopped at the retail chain where I purchased these pants. I bought the same exact pair in a smaller size, and wore them out of the store! Old big pants… In the…
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Healthy New Years Eve Dinner for 2 Ideas?
Going to cook dinner on Thursday for two. Looking for something yummy, with a lot of flavor, and that's healthy. But for a picky boyfriend who is a carnivore! I want to cook one meal that will make us both happy. Go…
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Delicious Chicken w/ Quinoa
From Clean Eating Mag. Made it today. Substituted orzo for the quinoa, because the BF loves Orzo. And spinach for the kale. But this was absolutely delicious. And healthy. Gonna make the recipe as written for myself another night. http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/dijon-chicken-quinoa-skillet/
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Never felt prettier
At almost 50 now, I went to a wedding recently and never felt prettier in my life. Rented a dress from Rent The Runway and someone told me I looked like a movie star. Still have some more progress to make, but as #50 looms.....I feel ready for it!
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Salt Water Flush?
Has anyone ever tried a saltwater flush. It is often part of a master cleanse. I'm not planning to do a master cleanse, but was considering the salt water flush after my daughter did it and told me about it. My only concern is that years ago I used to have fainting problems. I think a saltwater flush could mess with my…
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High Class Problems
My butt isn't the only thing shrinking. #brashopping
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10 months & 70 lbs gone
70 lbs officially gone as of this morning! My goal is in sight and my plan to look and feel my best by my 50th birthday is working. I'm so happy. I have a whole "new" old wardrobe. Sure is fun shopping in my closet!
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That Awkward Moment When...
....you boyfriend, not understanding that you have tracked EVERY calorie about to go in your mouth, says "ooh, can I have a piece of that?"
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Pay It Forward To A Fitness Newbie
Had a pretty sweet moment at Bikram Yoga tonight. If you've never done it, it is extremely challenging. 26 poses, sets, 90 minutes non-stop in a 104 degree room. And I'm not very good at it. My balance is awful. I'm clearly a novice. But I try really hard. At the end of class, we were all laying on our mats in the dark…
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Bikram Yoga 30 Day Challenge
Set a personal challenge for myself. 5 Bikram yoga classes a week, for 4 weeks. 1 down. 19 to go. Anyone else interested?!
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Saving calories for cocktails
I know better, but was reminded of a life lesson last night. When you save your calories for cocktails, and drink on an empty stomach, you get really drunk really fast. Then, when you get really drunk really fast, you realize you need to get food in your stomach pronto! But because you're drunk, you make really stupid…
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Recipes for Chicken Thighs
I am all about the boneless skinless chicken thighs. I could use a little help making them differently. I work a lot, so I like simple. I make them mostly on my George Foreman grill believe it or not. And I have a whole bunch of those new and different McCormick spice blends that make them really tasty. I'll serve with a…
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56 lbs down!
This photo shows me on the left 56 lbs ago. Top right is 15 lbs ago. Bottom right is me this evening. Feeling great and excited about summer. ;)
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Before and "During"!
So I am not quite "After" yet. But this is me last summer at a bridal shower.....and then at work this morning in my office. I had previously posted some face shots because I didn't feel confident enough to show body shots. But after going through my closet last night and putting on this dress that I have not worn in…
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So...MFP spanked me!
And I deserved it. I have my calorie goal set pretty low, 1200 calories. Yesterday I ate 1159 and when I hit "complete my entry" I got a warning about not eating enough to get the proper nutrition and that MFP would not be posting this days results for me. Pretty smart, and I should know better than to be trying to shave…
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I am wearing a dress I have not worn in 3 Ayears!
it's a little tight… But it fits! That is all. :-)
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Delicious Low Cal Treat
Onw of my new favorite treats. And 1 sleeve of these has 4 pieces, 60 calories, and gives you a dark chocolate fix. Let them thaw on the counter during dinner, and they are ready by the time dishes are done. Anyone else have any delicious suggestions?
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Photo anxiety
i have developed a talent for cropping photos to make me look thinner. Cropping out my arms. Cropping out my butt. Zooming in to just my face. Below is a full body shot from a wedding I attended on March 28, 7 lbs ago. At this point I had lost 40 lbs and felt really great. I was tagged in this photo on facebook tonight by…
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50 lbs Today - 50.1 To Be Exact
Last December 1 I could not imagine 50 lbs being off my frame. I needed it so bad. I'm beginning to feel like myself, and my girly curves are coming back - including my long gone waist. I am THIS CLOSE to wearing some of my favorite dresses that I have not been able to wear for 3 years! I can see the light!
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47 pounds gone!
Since December 1 I've lost 47 pounds! I suppose I could've waited until I reached 50 pounds to talk about it, but why wait! 27 of those pounds have been lost since switching to my fitness pal. Doing some very moderate exercise and trying to have patience as the pace of the weight loss starts to slow down. But I'm feeling…
